Starting to exercise in 2nd trimester

Tamsypoo · December 2015

Morning sickness and fatigue prevented me from working out in my first trimester. I'm starting to feel better now, can I go back to my pre-pregnancy workouts? Lifting weights, running etc. ?

kitteh81 · December 2015

If you did it frequently before pregnancy then doctors generally agree that it's safe to do during pregnancy. But I would definitely suggest that you ease back into it gradually and pay close attention to how you're feeling as you do, just like you'd do after any extended break. And be sure to stay extra hydrated. But other than that, I don't know that there is any harm in getting back to your usual exercise activities.

swflJD · December 2015

I wasn't on a great workout schedule pre-pregnancy, but I was going to the gym once or twice a week and doing cardio and lifting weights. I, too, completely stopped working out during the first trimester due to fatigue. I recently started going again, but I am easing myself back into it. I talked to my doctor first, and she suggested low impact cardio (walking on treadmill with incline, elliptical, stationary bike). For me, the stationary bike seems to be working best. My doctor also suggested using the weight resistance machines rather than free weights because they are more stable and I would have less of a chance of pulling muscles or injuring myself. She also said to use a reduced weight and not to strain too hard, especially when first getting back into a fitness routine. I have been following her advice with 3-day a week, 30-45 minute workouts (upper body, lower body, and cardio on alternating days) for about 2 weeks now, and it seems to be working well. I'm hoping to eventually increase the frequency and duration of the workouts, but I don't want to overdue it since I'm kind of out of shape.

I would suggest talking to your doctor first because he/she may have more specific suggestions or restrictions based on your particular pregnancy and overall health. Good luck!

JMarie1291 · December 2015

Talk to your doctor.... I worked out before and through out my first tri just ignored my morning sickness. I personal train on the side....and from what I know(everyone says different things) if you stop in your first tri you should NOT pick up were you left off! Start off simple and easy go from there....and increase protein if you work out. Talk to your doctor before anything blood pressure and heart rate are things you need to watch out for when working out pregnant.

AdorkablePixie · December 2015

I agree with the other posters that say you can pick up working out again, just ease back into it. Don't go back into your full workout right away.

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